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Approach pyramid, Dragon at 11.3m
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At 10 meter capture point.

They're 15 minutes ahead of the timeline.
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Dragon is at the capture point.
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Some folks have gathered around MCC in Hawthorne. Not nearly as many as last time though.

They're getting jaded already?   ;)

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Sounds like they're going to go ahead and do it early.
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Some folks have gathered around MCC in Hawthorne. Not nearly as many as last time though.

They're getting jaded already?   ;)

"Been there, done that"
Hmmm, can't find any images of employees watching C2+ arrival at ISS, maybe I was confusing that with a launch?  ::)
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I guess now we only have to see if Dragon will hold good attitude long enough for capture once thrusters are inhibited.

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GO for capture sequence!

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Schedule was still 30 mins away for capture!
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Arm in motion, lining up the arm.
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Arm is starting to close in

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Dragon still flashing its strobes.
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Aki flies the arm towards Dragon.

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The Space Age is just starting to get interesting.

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Stop motion.

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Capture confirmed.
« Last Edit: 10/10/2012 10:57 am by Dappa »

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